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Brookland
Health and Wellness Center
Policies and Procedures
1. Participation in the Health and
Wellness Center is open to members of the Brookland Baptist Church Family and their
guest as well as the Brookland Community as a whole. (Participants do not have
to be a member of the Brookland Baptist Church to become a member of the Health
and Wellness Center.) A responsible adult should accompany children under the
age of 15, (Responsible adults are individuals who are 18 years of age or
older.) Children, under the age of 15, should remain under the supervision of a
responsible adult at all times in all facilities throughout the Health and
Wellness Center.
2. All persons who meet the above requirements are required to complete a
registration form. A nominal membership fee will be charged per member and a
permanent membership card will be issued. The membership card is required to
gain entrance and access to the Health and Wellness Center. All membership cards
are property of the Health and Wellness Center. There will be a $5.00 fee for
replacing lost or damaged cards. The membership card serves the following
purposes:
a. Identification, especially in case of emergency
b. Security
c. Controlled admittance
d. Equipment checkout
3. Registration by all participants is necessary for safety and information
purposes. All forms for the Health and Wellness Center registration should be
updated annually.
4. While not required, the Health and Wellness Center urges all members to
obtain a physical examination from their physicians prior to the use of any
exercise equipment or attendance in any exercise class in recognition of the
possible dangers connected with any physical activity, member (s) hereby
knowingly and voluntarily waive any right or cause of action of any kind
whatsoever arising as the result of such activity from which any liability may
or could accrue to its officers, agents, employees or instructors.
Information Desk
The information desk, located at the main entrance of the Health and Wellness
Center, is the welcome and information center for Health and Wellness Center.
Only Authorized Personnel are permitted behind the desk. The Health and Wellness
Center staff has the authority to ask patrons to leave for failure to abide by
any facility policy.
Fitness Center
1 . Due to the possibility of injury, children under the age of 16 are not
permitted in this area.
2. This is a highly specialized area; therefore, participants are required to
make a reservation at the activity desk for a
fitness center orientation.
Equipment should be properly wiped-down by the participant after it has been
used. Cleaning towel dispensers are located on the walls in the fitness center.
Gymnasium
1. Appropriate clothing (i.e. full length t-shirts and exercise apparel) and
shoes are required at all times. No street shoes or black-soled shoes are
allowed on the playing court. The Health and Wellness Center staff must clear
any "questionable" shoes.
2. No "dunking" in the basketball goals. "Dunking" is subject to dismissal of
the Health and Wellness Center.
Walking Track
1. Participation on the walking track is open to the community; however, no one
under the age of (fifteen)15 is allowed on the
track unless accompanied by an adult.
2. Basketballs, volleyballs, or any type of athletic equipment are prohibited on
the Walking Track. Anyone shooting at
basketball goals from the Walking Track will be subject to dismissal from the
Health and Wellness Center.
3. For preservation of the walking track, all walking and jogging is to be done
in one direction. Please take note of
signs indicating the directions,
4. Walkers use the inside of the track closest to the rail. Joggers use the
outside of the track closer to the wall. As a
courtesy to others, please do not walk side by side. Consideration should be
given to faster walkers and joggers
who want to pass.
5. For safety reasons, sitting or leaning on the rails is prohibited.
Basketballs, volleyballs, other athletic equipment
and baby strollers are not allowed on the track.
6. Appropriate shoes are required for the walking track. (See above, Gymnasium
#1)
Recreation Equipment
1. Equipment will be checked out and must be used for its intended purpose.
2. Individuals or groups who check out the Health and Wellness Center equipment
or property will be financially
responsible for equipment that is damaged, lost, destroyed or stolen,
3. Select equipment may be checked out for activities away from the Health and
Wellness Center premises, There is
a proper protocol for checking out equipment. (i.e. Proper form completion and
Health and Wellness Center Director
approval)
4. All equipment will be returned to the same place from which it was checked
out. Items that are not issued by the
Health and Wellness are not allowed in the Health and Wellness Center, unless
previously approved by the Health and Wellness Center staff.
Lockers Rooms
1. Lockers are provided on a daily basis only members are required to bring
their own locks, Locks that are left on lockers
overnight will be cut off. All personal belongings must be placed in lockers.
All items of personal Property brought on the facilities shall be at the sole
risk of the member or guest.
2. Towels are available for all members. To receive towels for showers and/or
activity, member must leave your membership card at the information desk, Receipt of card is returned upon return of the towel to the designed location at
the information desk.
Lost and Found
Lost and found items will be located at the Activity Desk. Participants are
encouraged to put their names on all personal items so they can be easily
identified.
Items Prohibited
1. The following items are not allowed in the Health and Wellness Center:
• tobacco of any form
• alcohol beverage
• controlled substances
• pets (except for seeing impaired)
• radios (exception: walkmans are permitted with headphones
• ANYTHING that would detract from the Christian atmosphere and the purpose of
the Health and Wellness Center
2. Food and drinks will not be allowed in the gymnasium, fitness center, or on
the walking track when used for the purpose of the Health and Wellness Center.
Please dispose of chewing gum in its proper place.
3. Profanity will not be allowed in the Health and Wellness Center.
4. Any person (s) fighting, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, in
possession of drugs or alcohol, or anything that can be used as a weapon will be
suspended indefinitely from the Health and Wellness Center.
Liability
1. The use of the Health and Wellness Center and all equipment will be at the
risk of the participant.
2. The Health and Wellness Center does not assume liability or responsibility
for any participant.
3. The Health and Wellness Center does not make any express or implied warranty
of the premises, the equipment,
machinery, fixtures or furniture.
4. The Health and Wellness Center is not responsible for any lost or stolen
property.
Interpretation of Policies
1. The Health and Wellness Center staff is responsible for all interpretation
and enforcement of all rules.
2. All reservation, procedures, and problems will be handled through the Health
and Wellness Center Staff and/or the
Brookland Baptist Church management.
3. Other situations not specifically covered in this list of policies and
procedures will be acted upon if and when the
need arises at the discretion of the Health and Wellness Center Staff and/or
Brookland Baptist Church Staff.
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